Monthly Archives: February 2011

2011 Oscars Recap: Amazing Anne, Failure Franco, & the Best Skits, Speeches, and Dresses!

By Sarah Jost Last night was the 83rd Academy Awards ceremony. In the past 83 years, the Oscars have only had two female hosts: Whoopi Goldberg and Ellen DeGeneres. Twelve women have served as co-hosts, including Anne Hathaway, who last … Continue reading

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High Noon Oscars

Geo Margaret Sarah Happy Oscar watching, everyone! More importantly, don’t forget to tell us your picks for the Urchies, and stayed tuned this week for the winners!

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That’s What She Said

Thank you life, thank you love, and it is true, there is some angels in this city. -Marion Cotillard in her 2008 Oscar acceptance speech Don’t forget to tell us who you think should win an Urchie this year!

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Story on a String: Arctic Chill, Chapter Five

Arctic Chill Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter Five by Margaret Hedderman Brian continues to gaze at the star above. He repeats his salutation to no response from the light. It twinkles again, teasing him, egging him … Continue reading

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What to Do Now That Borders Went Bankrupt

By Geo Ong Borders Group, America’s second largest bookstore chain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last Wednesday and is in the process of closing 200 of its stores nationwide. Contrary to how it may seem, this is by no means … Continue reading

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Threats to our Protection

By Margaret Hedderman What’s Happening While President Obama sought to cut subsidies for the big oil, coal and natural gas industries, Congress has cut $3 billion in funding to the EPA. That’s 29% below the 2010 budget. As part of … Continue reading

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Geo Ong’s 2011 NBA All-Stars

By Geo Ong And now, the Urchin Sport Report… The NBA All-Star weekend came and went this past Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. For the league’s players, coaches, and executives, the weekend is a time to evaluate their team’s season thus … Continue reading

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2nd Annual Urchie Award Nominations!

  We’re knee-deep in award season, and that can only mean one thing: it’s time to announce the 2011 Urchie Nominees! Some will win, some will lose, all will agree it’s an honour just to be nominated. Vote in our … Continue reading

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High Noon – The Presidential Edition

In celebration of President’s Day tomorrow, The Urchins found themselves this week feeling very patriotic. And, don’t forget to send us your own High Noon pics by February 27th! Email them to UrchinMovement@gmail.com.

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That’s What He Said

All, too, will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will to be rightful must be reasonable; that the minority possess their equal rights, which equal law … Continue reading

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